Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Hockanom Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 45 min of walking

2. Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Bassets Lot Pond 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 125 min of walking

4. Dinahs Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

5. Follins Pond–Dinahs Pond, 3 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 201 min of walking

6. Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

7. Flax Pond & Higgins Crowell Road via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 144 min of walking

8. Sandy Pond Recreation Area Park Beach & Old Mill Lane via Snowman Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 81 min of walking

9. Big Sandy Pond & Plashes Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

10. Bassets Lot Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking

11. Jabinettes Pond–Water Department Land Beach, 3 beaches 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 76 min of walking

12. Horse Pond–Bassets Lot Pond, 4 lakes 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 74 min of walking